NEET Physics Maxwell's Equations Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Maxwell's equations imply that electromagnetic waves can propagate through a vacuum. | Reason (R): The symmetry in Maxwell's equations indicates that time-dependent electric and magnetic fields can generate each other.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Maxwell's equations show that time-dependent electric and magnetic fields can generate each other, allowing electromagnetic waves to propagate in a vacuum. This is a consequence of the symmetry in these equations as per the NCERT context.
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